| Program: | Disposal of Used Needles, Stems and Syringes - Brampton | ||
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Region of Peel Public Health Peel Works Harm Reduction |
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| Description of Services: |
Biohazard bins and disposal of used needles, syringes and stems are provided through drop boxes in various locations. This allows for safe and anonymous disposal of used needles or syringes and drug use equipment, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Clients do not need to use the clinic services to have access to the needle drop box. Signs on the outside of the buildings provide directions to the drop boxes. The drop box is like a mail slot Safe disposal drop box location: 24-hour needle drop box located at Peel Public Health clinic. This locations also accept sharps containers and used loose supplies
Locations accepting loose needles, syringes, pipes, and other used equipment:
Additional options for safe disposal: Community Recycling Centres will only accept discarded sharps in a biohazard container. You can get biohazard bins from the community recycling centre, any fixed site, or by calling or texting 647-225-1623 Health Products Stewardship Association provides a list of pharmacies participating in the Ontario Sharps Collection Program For a needle found on public property call 311, Caledon residents call 905-584-2272 |
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| Fees: | Free | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | People who have a substance use disorder | ||
| Application: | Call office for more information | ||
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Languages: | English | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Peel Region | ||
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| Phone Numbers: | Brampton/Caledon: 647-225-1623 * Mississauga: 416-571-1623 | ||
| Toll-Free: | 1-888-919-7800 | ||
| Fax: | 905-565-0426 | ||
| Email: | pwnep@peelregion.ca | ||
| Website: | peelregion.ca/health/healthy-living/harm-reduction | ||
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10 Peel Centre Dr, Suite A and B Brampton, ON L6T 4G4 |
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| Intersection: | Central Park Dr and Queen St E | ||
| Location: | Brampton (Queen St Corridor) | ||
| Hours: | Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm | ||
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| This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 11/5/2024 | |||
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